cyprus gyro burger

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3/4 cup peeled, seeded, and shredded cucumber
• 2 1/4 cups plain yogurt
• cheesecloth
• 2 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground sumac
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small sweet onion, minced
• 1 1/4 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon urfa biber
• 1 tablespoon butter, softened
• 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 hamburger buns

Recipe

Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• place the grated cucumber on a heavy-duty paper towel or clean kitchen towel. top with another towel, and pat dry; set aside. scoop the yogurt into a large square of fine cheesecloth, twist the ends to close, and squeeze to remove excess moisture.
• transfer the strained yogurt to a bowl, and stir in 2 1/2 teaspoons of lemon juice. gradually add 1 tablespoon olive oil, whisking constantly, until fully incorporated. mix in the garlic, dill, and drained cucumbers; cover and refrigerate.
• combine the red onion, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and sumac. cover and refrigerate.
• place the ground beef in a bowl and add the minced onion, red pepper flakes, coriander, cumin, urfa biber, and butter. mix gently with your hands until all of the ingredients are well distributed.
• place bell pepper in blender and blend until it is mostly pureed. pour off any excess liquid, and add the bell pepper and kosher salt to the meat; mix well. divide the meat into 4 equal portions and form into patties slightly larger than the buns, as the patties will shrink a bit.
• preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• brush the patties with 2 tablespoons olive oil and grill on high and direct heat about 5 minutes per side or until done to your liking. place each burger on a bun; top the burgers with cucumber and yogurt tzatziki and the lemon-soaked red onion and sumac mixture.

homemade black bean veggie burgers

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1/2 onion, cut into wedges
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon thai chili sauce or hot sauce
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• if grilling, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil a sheet of aluminum foil. if baking, preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c), and lightly oil a baking sheet.
• in a medium bowl, mash black beans with a fork until thick and pasty.
• in a food processor, finely chop bell pepper, onion, and garlic. then stir into mashed beans.
• in a small bowl, stir together egg, chili powder, cumin, and chili sauce.
• stir the egg mixture into the mashed beans. mix in bread crumbs until the mixture is sticky and holds together. divide mixture into four patties.
• if grilling, place patties on foil, and grill about 8 minutes on each side. if baking, place patties on baking sheet, and bake about 10 minutes on each side.

Cheese-stuffed Turkey Burgers

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/4 pounds lean ground turkey breast
• 2 tablespoons corn meal
• 1/4 cup egg substitute
• 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 4 (1 ounce) slices monterey jack cheese
• 4 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt
• 4 tablespoons salsa
• 4 thick slices red onion
• arugula or lettuce
• 4 hamburger buns, toasted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 12 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 22 mins


• mix turkey, corn meal, egg substitute, seasoned salt and chili powder in a medium bowl. divide mixture evenly into 8 patties. top four patties with a slice of cheese and cover with remaining 4 patties. press edges together to seal in cheese.
• grill burgers over medium-hot coals for about 5 minutes on each side.
• mix yogurt and salsa together in a small bowl. place a burger on each bun and top with onion, arugula and salsa mixture.

the best vegetarian chili in the world

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 green bell peppers, chopped
• 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chile peppers, drained
• 2 (12 ounce) packages vegetarian burger crumbles
• 3 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
• 1/4 cup chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. stir in the onion, and season with bay leaves, cumin, oregano, and salt. cook and stir until onion is tender, then mix in the celery, green bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, garlic, and green chile peppers. when vegetables are heated through, mix in the vegetarian burger crumbles. reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer 5 minutes.
• mix the tomatoes into the pot. season chili with chili powder and pepper. stir in the kidney beans, garbanzo beans, and black beans. bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 45 minutes. stir in the corn, and continue cooking 5 minutes before serving.

Asian Burger Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
• 2 (10.5 ounce) cans beef consomme
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups fresh bean sprouts
• 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper (optional)
• 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (optional)
• 4 green onions, diced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• in a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium high heat, stirring frequently. add sesame seeds, consomme, and water. bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes.
• add bean sprouts and green onions (and red pepper and mushrooms, if using). cook another 3 minutes. serve hot.

homemade black bean veggie burgers

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1/2 onion, cut into wedges
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon thai chili sauce or hot sauce
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• if grilling, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil a sheet of aluminum foil. if baking, preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c), and lightly oil a baking sheet.
• in a medium bowl, mash black beans with a fork until thick and pasty.
• in a food processor, finely chop bell pepper, onion, and garlic. then stir into mashed beans.
• in a small bowl, stir together egg, chili powder, cumin, and chili sauce.
• stir the egg mixture into the mashed beans. mix in bread crumbs until the mixture is sticky and holds together. divide mixture into four patties.
• if grilling, place patties on foil, and grill about 8 minutes on each side. if baking, place patties on baking sheet, and bake about 10 minutes on each side.

homemade black bean veggie burgers

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1/2 onion, cut into wedges
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon thai chili sauce or hot sauce
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• if grilling, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil a sheet of aluminum foil. if baking, preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c), and lightly oil a baking sheet.
• in a medium bowl, mash black beans with a fork until thick and pasty.
• in a food processor, finely chop bell pepper, onion, and garlic. then stir into mashed beans.
• in a small bowl, stir together egg, chili powder, cumin, and chili sauce.
• stir the egg mixture into the mashed beans. mix in bread crumbs until the mixture is sticky and holds together. divide mixture into four patties.
• if grilling, place patties on foil, and grill about 8 minutes on each side. if baking, place patties on baking sheet, and bake about 10 minutes on each side.